Training activity information

Details

Perform three cardiac output measurements using invasive and/or minimally invasive techniques

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

  • Equipment set up
  • Preparation of area
  • Patient centred care and support
  • Communication with patients, relatives and the clinical team
  • Connection to patient
  • Contraindications
  • Troubleshooting
  • Risk management
  • Drug prescriptions
  • Infection control

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Apply techniques to manage and monitor cardiac conditions.

# 5 Outcome

Communicate effectively with the patient and the multi-disciplinary team.

# 6 Outcome

Practice safely, managing risk in all elements of patient care.